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K15 YEA

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,876 mi
Last recorded82,876 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 YEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 82,876 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2025 78,792 miles

nearside front alloy wheel repaired at various points

offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on both edges

wipers poor and offside split

Fail 25 Sep 2025 78,787 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges

nearside front alloy wheel repaired at various points

wipers poor and offside split

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 62,059 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 55,817 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

offside front road wheel slightly rubbing on brake hose

Fail 24 Jun 2021 55,769 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front road wheel slightly rubbing on brake hose

Pass 18 Jun 2020 50,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 48,062 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 48,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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K15 YEA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K15 YEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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K15 YEA is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 2016.

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